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½ Crown - George IV 1st portrait; 2nd reverse
| Silver (.925) | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1823-1824 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Second crowned and Gartered shield of arms, national flower emblems around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI·SOIT·QUI MAL·Y·PENSE··
ANNO 1823
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the United Kingdom. King George IV, who is featured on the coin, was known for his extravagant lifestyle and scandalous behavior, and his reign (1820-1830) was marked by significant social, political, and economic changes, including the rise of the Industrial Revolution and the expansion of the British Empire. Despite these changes, the coin remains a symbol of the United Kingdom's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1823 | 2003700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 | 465600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 2nd reverse) 1823-1824 coin.
